The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat

likely because this was

it would always be her who initiated. She

their progress was extremely slow, it was

were testimony to this, and her heart

But...

her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Ryan's screen as his fingers

what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared.

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow

seems to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and

to stare at one of the

their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the

"Got it."

communication shut

toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the

this, we should be able to

from time to time. They were required by law to meet

rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish

with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was

took turns, and at the moment,

we can relax for

dropped the pen on the table and reclined

then blankly stared

sure is

make up for his absence, but even after two years

took over his role that

think

tighten

all this time had passed, he couldn't

still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing

again did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

a message.

to another planet in two

couple of times as heavy silence

calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself

forget with all of his might. Unknowingly,

'Calm down Ryan.'

for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

only contained a single word.

seat once he sent

resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his

go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in the

while breathing in

'Here I am.'

had been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so

couldn't quite put how I was feeling into words, but…it

eating away at the

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